You might think adding extra insulation is always a good thing, but as our expert explains, this isn’t always the case

With many of us leading busy lives and our homes serving multiple purposes, from working and pastimes to entertaining and relaxing, an additional footprint could serve to improve functionality. A gard

It’s one of the most common reasons for a planning application to be refused, so what can you do to ensure overlooking doesn’t become an issue on your project? Our expert shares his advice…

Heating a house extension involves finding a solution for your new space and making it work with your existing one. We take a look at the choices available

Insulating an older property requires care, as the use of inappropriate methods or materials can do more harm than good, so follow our expert guide on the dos and don’ts

After scorching summers and sodden seasons, certainty is no longer part of the forecast. But with the right choices, your garden can bend rather than break. Greg Loades offers practical ideas to help you protect your soil, shelter your plants and create a space that works in sunshine, storms and everything in between